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Despite its noble intentions, the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) 2001-2003 policy strategies have not adequately addressed the constraints that women and other poor groups face, a report has revealed. The report titled: ‘Engendering Uganda's poverty Eradication initiatives’, dated May 2003 says that the taxation system is of a greater burden to women and other disadvantaged groups contrary to providing an enabling environment to escape from poverty. Taxes listed include graduated personal tax, fees, licenses and market charges among others.